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Adelaide Holy Trinity Anglican church

Church foundation stone 26 Jan 1838 by Governor Hindmarsh, opened Aug 1838. Building closed 1 Dec 1844, walls & tower having cracked dangerously and congregation moved to St John’s, Halifax St, re-opened 10 Aug 1845. Named as pro-cathedral with arrival of Bishop Short 1847, consecrated Jul 1848. New schoolroom opened Sep 1887. Worship in schoolroom while church enlarged & renovated 1888-89, architect Edward John Woods, walls raised 4-5 feet, tower also raised, new stone darker than original limestone from quarry behind Government House.

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Uploaded on February 6, 2024
Taken on May 5, 2017